Constitutional Carry: Activists Are Using Social Media To Redefine The Second Amendment

Georgia Gun Owners Executive Director Patrick Parsons takes a call outside the Georgia Capitol.

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Almost every morning in January and Feb., Patrick Parsons records a live Facebook video across the street from the Georgia capitol.

While it looks picturesque online, in person, it’s not the world’s most glamorous moment.

“I’ll probably go over there by the trash can, which is where I usually do it,” said Parsons, laughing. It’s easier to fit the gold dome of the capitol building into the frame from there.